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Slow Cooker Birria Tacos

Slow Cooker Birria Tacos Recipe


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  • Author: Goldie Clark
  • Total Time: 8 hours 20 minutes
  • Yield: 12 tacos 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

Delicious and flavorful birria tacos made effortlessly in a slow cooker.


Ingredients

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  • 3 lbs Beef Chuck Roast
  • 4 dried Guajillo chiles
  • 2 dried Ancho chiles
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 12 corn tortillas
  • Chopped cilantro, for serving
  • Chopped onions, for serving
  • Lime wedges, for serving


Instructions

  1. Start by removing the stems and seeds from the dried chiles.
  2. In a skillet, toast the chiles over medium heat for a few minutes until fragrant.
  3. Transfer the toasted chiles to a blender and add onion, garlic, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper.
  4. Pour in 1 cup of beef broth and blend until smooth.
  5. Place the beef chuck roast in the slow cooker and pour the blended sauce over it.
  6. Add the remaining beef broth to the slow cooker.
  7. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or until the meat is tender.
  8. Once cooked, shred the beef with two forks.
  9. To assemble the tacos, dip each tortilla in the broth, then fill with shredded beef, cilantro, and onions.
  10. Serve with lime wedges on the side.

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Notes

  • For extra flavor, marinate the beef overnight in the sauce.
  • These tacos are great for game day or any gathering.
  • Leftover birria can be used for quesadillas or burritos.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 8 hours
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Slow Cooker
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 taco
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 15g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg